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The most important thing for brands to remember is that we should spend less of our efforts trying to predict “what’s next for 2010″ and focus on adapting quickly to changes in consumer behavior and technology. The ...

Renew Summit 09 – NEW END from Mark Gehrke on Vimeo. Renew Summit 09 is a time for NEW North businesses to come and review key accomplishments throughout the year at the KI Center in Green Bay. Presented by New North and NEW END. Debra and Mark Gehrke where asked to video blog the event. ...

@mmangen – Twitter Goddess from Mark Gehrke on Vimeo. Debra Gehrke talks with Michelle Mangen about Twitter, the #newend hashtag and how to use Twitter to follow along with the NEW END event during the day and after the event. ...

Ross LaRocco Rocks Social Media from Mark Gehrke on Vimeo. Ross LaRocco, a video blogger at the NEW END event, shares how he uses an iPhone w/ an OWLE video add on device to capture quick videos and upload them almost instantly to the web...

Getting More from Twitter Starts with Asking for Help from Mark Gehrke on Vimeo. Twitter is a great networking platform to connect with your audience. Twitter can be valuable to build stronger relationships with your customers and your brand...

Consumers need a reason to continue purchasing a brand apart from habit and family tradition,” according to the report. “CPG marketers that fail to highlight and promote the unique benefits, value and relevance of their products will risk a consumer exodus from their brands. In...

Google this week launched real-time search, bringing live updates from Twitter, Facebook, MySpace and more into a scrolling pane in your Google search results. How will the real-time trend evolve in 2010? Rapidly, no doubt. Why will it sweep the Web...

Real-time is a top 10 Web trend for 2010, I proposed in this column last week. Now the stage is set: Google this week launched real-time search, bringing live updates from Twitter, Facebook, MySpace and more into a scrolling pane in your Google search results.

Outagamie Co. Airport Uses Social Media from Mark Gehrke on Vimeo. Outagamie Co. Airport Uses Social Media from Mark Gehrke on Vimeo. Debra Gehrke talks with Kim Sippola, Outagamie Co...

One of the big questions about social media is, What is the Return on Investment? This video shares examples of many great positive returns from social media. With a bit of creativity and innovation you too can see a positive ROI from social media...

reflect on progress New North and NEW END are proud to present A Date to Renew, a one-day economic development opportunity for collaboration, networking and education. Be inspired and motivated – ...

David J. Ward, President and founder of NorthStar Economics, was born and raised in Green Bay, Wisconsin. He earned a BBA, MBA and Ph.D. in Finance from the University of Wisconsin - Madison. Dr. Ward completed a thirty-one year career in the University of Wisconsin System in July, 2000. ...